Quick Start for Print & Export UI Controls
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The core print-related APIs are designed for simple document generation scenarios and print/content export operations available for the majority of DevExpress VCL Controls (shipped as part of ExpressQuantum Pack, VCL Subscription, and VCL Subscription+).
For most advanced report generation and BI/data analytics usage scenarios, we recommend that you use our ExpressReports and ExpressDashboards Suites (available as part of the VCL Subscription +). These advanced solutions include both the powerful report generator and customizable print preview, BI dashboard designer and viewer for data analytics (available both at design- and runtime), smart/AI functions, non-GUI/service-based document generation, and much more.
Review the following tutorials to get started with the TdxComponentPrinter component and print links to print and export VCL UI control content:
- Control Printing Basics
- Contains basic information on VCL control printing capabilities using the standard TListBox component as an example.
- Arrange Print Controls & Document Structure Using a Wizard
- Outlines general customization capabilities available for most print links using the project created at the previous step (Control printing Basics).
- Customize Print Preview Page Settings
- Contains an overview of print page customization options.
- Print Multiple Controls
- Demonstrates two techniques that allow you to combine content from multiple sources using one print link: composition report links and container controls.